Green Bins

Kerbside Collection Scheme

The green bin recycling scheme was introduced in 2003/04 to approximately half of the properties across the borough.

We do plan to expand the scheme borough wide in the future but as yet no dates have been set.

The scheme involves residents being given a green bin and a red sack for the collection of recyclables. Residents are asked to place mixed glass into the green bin. The red sack is used for the collection of plastic bottles, plastic film and food and drinks cans. Please put the red sack inside the green bin on the given collection dates. Bins should be presented at the kerbside from 8.00am.

A list of collection dates will be provided on your bin.

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What can go in your Green Bin?

• Glass Bottles and Jars (please rinse).

What can go in your red sack?

• Plastic Bottles (please remove lids and squash the bottles).
• Clean Plastic Film - e.g toilet roll wrapping and carrier bags (No film that has come into contact with food).
• Food and Drinks Cans (please rinse).

Other Recycling Services Available in Tameside

Brown Bin Scheme

Collections are every two weeks. Click here to see the Brown Bin Scheme.

Blue Bin Scheme

Collections are every eight weeks. Click here to see the Blue Bin Scheme.

Recycling Sites

There are many recycling sites across the Borough dealing with the collection of paper, cans, plastic bottles, plastic film, glass, textiles and shoes.

For further information on recycling and waste management in Tameside, please contact us.

You can report a missed collection, order a new bin or request to have the bin taken away here

Contact Information
Send us a Message	Recycling Section Tameside MBC Council Offices Wellington Road Ashton under Lyne Lancs OL6 6DL View local map
0161 342 8355
0161 342 2266